Abington Heights School District
- 970 HIGHLAND AVE
- ABINGTON, PA 19001
- (215) 884-4700
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District Information
District Overview
| District | State Average | |
|---|---|---|
| Graduation Rate | 89.4% | 82.7% |
| Dropout Rate | 1.2% | 2.6% |
| Per Pupil Spending | $13,567 | $11,954 |
| Students Per Teacher | 14.4 | 13.7 |
| Number of Schools | 9 | - |
| Number of Students | 7,403 | - |
| Number of (FTE) Teachers | 515 | - |
District Test Scores
PSSA - Test Performance by Grade and Subject
Grade 3 - % of students at or above proficiency
| District | State | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Math Test | |||
| 2010 | 88.7% | 84.5% | |
| 2009 | 89.9% | 81.7% | |
| 2008 | 89.0% | 80.5% | |
| Reading Test | |||
| 2010 | 86.0% | 75.2% | |
| 2009 | 83.2% | 77.0% | |
| 2008 | 83.5% | 76.8% | |
Grade 4 - % of students at or above proficiency
| District | State | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Math Test | |||
| 2010 | 93.4% | 84.9% | |
| 2009 | 89.6% | 81.8% | |
| 2008 | 90.3% | 79.6% | |
| Reading Test | |||
| 2010 | 84.8% | 72.9% | |
| 2009 | 83.0% | 72.6% | |
| 2008 | 84.4% | 70.1% | |
| Science Test | |||
| 2010 | 90.9% | 81.4% | |
| 2009 | 91.4% | 83.4% | |
| 2008 | 90.3% | 81.5% | |
Grade 5 - % of students at or above proficiency
| District | State | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Math Test | |||
| 2010 | 90.1% | 74.4% | |
| 2009 | 90.1% | 73.5% | |
| 2008 | 91.0% | 73.2% | |
| Reading Test | |||
| 2010 | 75.0% | 64.1% | |
| 2009 | 80.2% | 64.5% | |
| 2008 | 77.7% | 61.6% | |
| Writing Test | |||
| 2010 | 76.2% | 61.8% | |
| 2009 | 68.3% | 58.1% | |
| 2008 | 65.8% | 57.3% | |
Grade 6 - % of students at or above proficiency
| District | State | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Math Test | |||
| 2010 | 93.1% | 78.0% | |
| 2009 | 94.0% | 75.7% | |
| 2008 | 88.2% | 72.3% | |
| Reading Test | |||
| 2010 | 83.5% | 68.8% | |
| 2009 | 85.0% | 67.6% | |
| 2008 | 83.2% | 66.9% | |
Grade 7 - % of students at or above proficiency
| District | State | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Math Test | |||
| 2010 | 90.1% | 77.9% | |
| 2009 | 87.2% | 75.3% | |
| 2008 | 83.9% | 70.6% | |
| Reading Test | |||
| 2010 | 84.0% | 73.5% | |
| 2009 | 79.5% | 71.4% | |
| 2008 | 83.1% | 70.0% | |
Grade 8 - % of students at or above proficiency
| District | State | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Math Test | |||
| 2010 | 85.7% | 75.2% | |
| 2009 | 84.1% | 71.3% | |
| 2008 | 81.6% | 70.3% | |
| Reading Test | |||
| 2010 | 89.0% | 81.9% | |
| 2009 | 91.8% | 80.5% | |
| 2008 | 86.3% | 78.3% | |
| Science Test | |||
| 2010 | 65.2% | 57.2% | |
| 2009 | 68.7% | 54.8% | |
| 2008 | 53.7% | 52.7% | |
| Writing Test | |||
| 2010 | 84.9% | 75.2% | |
| 2009 | 84.8% | 71.2% | |
| 2008 | 80.4% | 69.1% | |
Grade 11 - % of students at or above proficiency
| District | State | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Math Test | |||
| 2010 | 81.4% | 59.6% | |
| 2009 | 78.8% | 55.6% | |
| 2008 | 82.2% | 55.9% | |
| Reading Test | |||
| 2010 | 85.6% | 67.2% | |
| 2009 | 86.1% | 65.2% | |
| 2008 | 81.3% | 64.7% | |
| Science Test | |||
| 2010 | 50.1% | 39.8% | |
| 2009 | 55.8% | 39.7% | |
| 2008 | 38.7% | 35.7% | |
| Writing Test | |||
| 2010 | 91.7% | 80.7% | |
| 2009 | 92.6% | 82.7% | |
| 2008 | 91.3% | 85.8% | |
Distict total - % of students at or above proficiency
| District | State | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Writing Test | |||
| 2008 | 80.1% | - | |
Source: PA Department of Education 2009-2010
Student Enrollment (2009-2010)
| Students | Student/Teacher Ratio | |
|---|---|---|
| Total Student Enrollment | 7,403 | 14.4 |
Student Enrollment By Grade
| Students | |
|---|---|
| Prekindergarten Students | - |
| Kindergarten Students | 570 |
| 1st Grade Students | 555 |
| 2nd Grade Students | 525 |
| 3rd Grade Students | 533 |
| 4th Grade Students | 516 |
| 5th Grade Students | 526 |
| 6th Grade Students | 550 |
| 7th Grade Students | 559 |
| 8th Grade Students | 555 |
| 9th Grade Students | 619 |
| 10th Grade Students | 644 |
| 11th Grade Students | 634 |
| 12th Grade Students | 626 |
| Ungraded Students | 13 |
Student Enrollment By Race
| Students | |
|---|---|
| American Indian or Alaska Native | 2 |
| Asian or Pacific Islander | 394 |
| Hispanic | 296 |
| Black (Non-Hispanic) | 1,622 |
| White (Non-Hispanic) | 5,109 |
Student Enrollment By Gender
| Students | |
|---|---|
| Male | 3,892 |
| Female | 3,531 |
Faculty and Staff (2009-2010)
Teachers Per Grade Level
| Student/Teacher Ratio | ||
|---|---|---|
| Total Full Time Equivalent (FTE) Teachers | 515 | 14.4 |
| Prekindergarten Teachers | - | - |
| Kindergarten Teachers | 22 | - |
| Elementary Teachers | 242 | - |
| Secondary Teachers | 238 | - |
| Teachers of Ungraded Classes | 12 | - |
Instructional Faculty
| Instructional Aides | 144 |
| Instructional Coordinators and Supervisors | 24 |
Guidance Counselors & Directors
| Total Guidance Counselors & Directors | 16 |
| Elementary | - |
| Secondary | 16 |
| Other | - |
Librarians & Staff
| Librarians | 13 |
| Library Support Staff | 6 |
Administrators
| Total Administrators & Support Staff | 321 |
| Local Education Agency (LEA) Administrators | 9 |
| LEA Administrative Support Staff | 40 |
| School Administrators | 17 |
| School Administrative Support Staff | 56 |
| Student Support Services | 26 |
| Other Support Services Staff | 173 |
District Financial Details (2008)
Revenues For Education
| Percent of Total | ||
|---|---|---|
| Total Revenues | $122,352,000 | - |
| Total Local Revenues | $103,466,000 | 84.6% |
| Property Tax | $91,779,000 | 75.0% |
| Public Utility Tax | $132,000 | 0.1% |
| Individual And Corporate Income Taxes | $5,728,000 | 4.7% |
| All Other Taxes | $1,148,000 | 0.9% |
| Other School Systems | $12,000 | 0.01% |
| Cities and Counties | $23,000 | 0.02% |
| Tuition Fees from Pupils and Parents | $150,000 | 0.1% |
| School Lunch | $1,687,000 | 1.4% |
| Rents and Royalties | $96,000 | 0.08% |
| Interest Earnings | $2,566,000 | 2.1% |
| Private Contributions | $79,000 | 0.06% |
| Miscellaneous | $66,000 | 0.05% |
| Total State Revenues | $16,509,000 | 13.5% |
| General Formula Assistance | $5,434,000 | 4.4% |
| Staff Improvement Programs | $4,673,000 | 3.8% |
| Special Education Programs | $3,126,000 | 2.6% |
| Compensatory and Basic Skills Programs | $300,000 | 0.2% |
| School Lunch Programs | $58,000 | 0.05% |
| Capital Outlay and Debt Services Programs | $204,000 | 0.2% |
| Transportation Programs | $1,284,000 | 1.0% |
| Other Programs | $1,430,000 | 1.2% |
| Total Federal Revenues | $2,377,000 | 1.9% |
| Through State - Title I | $347,000 | 0.3% |
| Through State - Math, Science and Teacher Quality | $266,000 | 0.2% |
| Through State - Safe and Drug Free Schools | $21,000 | 0.02% |
| Through State - Title V, Part A | $5,000 | 0.00% |
| Through State - Bilingual Education | $74,000 | 0.06% |
| Through State - Child Nutrition Act | $522,000 | 0.4% |
| Through State - Other | $3,000 | 0.00% |
| Direct - Other | $1,139,000 | 0.9% |
Expenditures For Education
| Percent of Total | ||
|---|---|---|
| Total Current Expenditures | $100,940,000 | - |
| Total Instruction Expenditures | $60,129,000 | 59.6% |
| Total Support Services Expenditures | $38,641,000 | 38.3% |
| Student Support | $6,399,000 | 5.2% |
| Instructional Staff Support | $3,229,000 | 2.6% |
| General Administration Support | $1,574,000 | 1.3% |
| School Administration Support | $5,820,000 | 4.8% |
| Operation and Maintenance Support | $12,876,000 | 10.5% |
| Student Transportation Support | $4,694,000 | 3.8% |
| Other Support Services | $4,049,000 | 3.3% |
| Total Other Expenditures | $2,170,000 | 2.1% |
| Food Services | $2,170,000 | 1.8% |
Graduation and Dropout Details (2007-08)
Graduation Information
| Overall Graduation Rate | 89.4% | |
| Total Diploma Count | 580 | |
| Other High School Completion Certificate (OHC) Recipients | - |
Dropout Information
| Dropouts | Dropout Rate | |
|---|---|---|
| Total Grades 9-12 | 31 | 1.2% |
Map and Listings of Schools Within Abington Heights School District
Schools Summary:
- Schools: 9
- Students: 7,403
- Full-Time Equivalent Teachers: 515
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| ABINGTON HIGH SCHOOL | ||||
900 Highland Ave
Abington, PA Public | 10-12 | 1,915 | 16.5 |  Review This School |
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| ABINGTON JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL | ||||
2056 Susquehanna St
Abington, PA Public | 7-9 | 1,733 | 12.9 |  2 out of 5 2 Reviews |
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| COPPER BEECH SCHOOL | ||||
825 North Easton Rd
Glenside, PA Public | KG-6 | 984 | 14.5 |  5 out of 5 1 Review |
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| HIGHLAND SCHOOL | ||||
1301 Edge Hill Rd
Abington, PA Public | KG-6 | 402 | 13.6 | 5 out of 5 1 Review |
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| MCKINLEY SCHOOL | ||||
370 Cedar Rd
Elkins Park, PA Public | KG-6 | 596 | 13.5 | Review This School |
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| OVERLOOK SCHOOL | ||||
1750 Edge Hill Rd
Abington, PA Public | KG-6 | 451 | 12.7 | Review This School |
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| ROSLYN SCHOOL | ||||
2565 Susquehanna St
Roslyn, PA Public | KG-6 | 455 | 15.2 | Review This School |
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| RYDAL EAST SCHOOL | ||||
1160 Huntingdon Pk
Huntingdon Valley, PA Public | KG-6 | 546 | 13.7 | Review This School |
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| WILLOW HILL SCHOOL | ||||
1700 Coolidge Ave
Willow Grove, PA Public | KG-6 | 341 | 14.9 | Review This School |
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